Wedge prisms are optical components commonly used to deflect an incident light beam toward a specified direction at a precise deflection angle. When deployed in pairs, the relative rotation of the two wedge prisms allows the outgoing light beam to be directed to any orientation within an angular cone centered on the incident beam.
Material | Optical Glass, Fused Silica, Sapphire, Infrared Material, etc. |
Dimensional tolerances | +/-0.01, or +/-0.1mm |
Surface Flatness | λ/10~1λ |
Beam Deviation | ± 3' |
Angle Tolerance | < 30 arc seconds, <2 arc min |
Surface Quality | 10/5,20/10,40/20 |
Edge Chip | <0.1mm |
Bevel | Protective bevel, or based on clients’ requests |
Clear Aperture | >90% |
Coating | According to customer's request |
Wedge Prisms: Precision Beam Control for Advanced Optical Systems
Wedge prisms serve as critical beam control elements in high-performance optical systems, enabling precise light path manipulation and directional steering. By pairing two wedge prisms of equal optical power in close contact and independently adjusting their rotational positions, users can direct output light to any direction within a defined narrow cone—delivering unmatched flexibility for dynamic beam alignment and targeting.
Core Working Principle & Versatile Configurations
In optical applications, wedge prisms excel at controlled beam deviation, thanks to their small, precisely engineered tilt angles that naturally deflect light toward the prism’s thicker side. A single wedge prism delivers fixed-angle beam deviation, ideal for static light path correction and basic directional adjustment. When combined as a dual-wedge assembly, they function as high-efficiency deformable prisms, widely used for laser beam correction, alignment optimization, and real-time optical path tuning in precision laser systems.
Custom Wedge Prisms: Engineered for Superior Performance & Compatibility
Our custom wedge prisms are crafted from premium UV-visible and near-infrared (UV-VIS-NIR) optical materials, engineered to deliver exceptional light transmittance, minimal optical loss, and stable performance across broad spectral ranges. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of scientific instruments, laser systems, imaging devices, and optical metrology tools, these prisms combine high-precision angle control, durable construction, and customizable specifications—including tailored tilt angles, anti-reflective (AR) coatings, and size configurations—to align with unique project requirements.
Key Advantages & Application Value
As versatile, high-reliability optical components, our wedge prisms stand out for their precision beam control, compact design, and broad material compatibility. Whether used individually for static deviation or in paired setups for dynamic cone-angle steering, they provide a cost-effective, high-performance solution for laser beam correction, optical path optimization, and precision light manipulation. Trusted across scientific research, industrial optics, and advanced instrumentation, our custom wedge prisms empower reliable, accurate light control for the most demanding optical applications.
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